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JW Marriott LA LIVE

This 54-story downtown Los Angeles hotel is the focal point of LA LIVE, the world-class entertainment and sports complex, featuring an abundance of dining options and a vibrant nightlife scene. Located next to the Staples Center, Microsoft Theater and the Grammy Museum.

Dining & Entertainment

Just steps from the JW Marriott is LA LIVE, the sports and entertainment district that surrounds the Staples Center and Microsoft Theater. The campus features sports and music venues, night clubs, restaurants, a bowling alley, museum and movie theaters. LA LIVE is the premier destination for live entertainment in Downtown Los Angeles.

Meeting Rooms

JW Marriott LA LIVE offers three floors of easily-accessed, stacked meetings and event space totaling over 100,000 square feet. There will be a variety of sponsor meeting rooms of different sizes available.